Community news for Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012

The De Anza Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented Lester Tenney with a DAR Community Service award at a recent luncheon
meeting in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the community. Pictured are Tenney (left) and Laurel Lemarie, De Anza DAR regent. Tenney, 92, of Carlsbad, recounted his survival on the brutal Bataan Death March and 3½ years as a Japanese prisoner of war and slave laborer during World War II. Tenney and other veterans from La Costa Glen Retirement Community in Carlsbad started Care Packages from Home, a nonprofit that has sent 14,000 packages to troops in combat zones. Five hundred deployed men and women will receive a wrapped gift from Care Packages this Christmas. Visit

The De Anza Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented Lester Tenney with a DAR Community Service award at a recent luncheon
meeting in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the community. Pictured are Tenney (left) and Laurel Lemarie, De Anza DAR regent. Tenney, 92, of Carlsbad, recounted his survival on the brutal Bataan Death March and 3½ years as a Japanese prisoner of war and slave laborer during World War II. Tenney and other veterans from La Costa Glen Retirement Community in Carlsbad started Care Packages from Home, a nonprofit that has sent 14,000 packages to troops in combat zones. Five hundred deployed men and women will receive a wrapped gift from Care Packages this Christmas. Visit

Group recruiting tax counselors

The American Association of Retired Persons is recruiting tax counselors to apply through Saturday. Volunteer tax counselors are needed to provide tax preparation at local senior centers and community sites from Feb. 1 to April 15. Volunteers receive one week of free tax preparation and computer system classroom training. Apply online. Visit

Single seniors club to dine and dance

The North County Singles Club, a social club for single seniors ages 55 and older, will meet for dinner and dancing at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 21 and 28 in Vista. Prospective club members are invited. Admission costs $15 and includes a buffet or menu order. Dancing to live music will be offered from 6:30 to 9:30. Reserve at (760) 942-2719 at least two days before the event. Visit

Methodist Church to hold concert Sunday

The music department of the United Methodist Church of Vista will present a concert titled “In Excelsis” at 4 p.m. Sunday at 490 S. Melrose Drive. The program includes “Gloria” by Antonio Vivaldi and John Rutter with a full orchestra accompaniment. The Anderson Handbell Choir as well as vocal, organ and instrumental soloists will also be featured. Call (760) 726-0442.

Scandinavian event set at Norway Hall

A traditional Jultrefest event will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Norway Hall 2006 E. Vista Way. The event will include crafts, storytelling, traditional food, and dancing around the Christmas tree. Santa will also visit. Cost is $6 for adults. Reserve at (760) 749-7775.

Boy Scouts to hold rummage sale

Boy Scout Troop 722 will hold a rummage sale from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 525 W. Vista Way. There will be gently used items and clothing. Visit

Veterans Writing Group to meet

The Veterans Writing Group invites all veterans interested in writing to join them from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Mission Branch Library, 3861 Mission Blvd. Writers of all skill levels and genres are welcome. Guest mentor will be Kathy Green, literature professor at Pasadena Community College. Bring what you are working on for read and critique. Visit

Library to host ‘Fiddle Girl’

The Oceanside Library will present “Meet the Instruments: Making Music With Fiddle Girl Celia Lawley” at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Civic Center Library, 330 N. Coast Highway. Lawley will sing and demonstrate different musical styles on violin, mandolin, accordion, tin flute, guitar and banjo, and will provide interesting historical facts about the instruments. Children will have an opportunity to play and learn the names of the instruments. Visit